CIN: U88900PN2023NPL219491 | Incorporated: 13 April 2023 | Active Status | Registered office: Shukrawar Peth, Pune – 411002
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About Susteno Foundation

Advancing Sustainable Development through Innovation, Capacity Building and Community Action.

About Susteno Foundation
Est. 2023 Pune, Maharashtra
11+ Districts Vidarbha Region
Who We Are

Our Story

We have started our Special Regional Office for the Vidarbha Region at Amravati — the Sustainable Development Centre — having collaboration with the NGOs as the District Coordinator of the SDC for their respective districts in Amravati and Nagpur divisions. We plan to start our regional centres for the remaining divisions and District Coordinators for all districts in Maharashtra from 2027.

Sustainable Focus

Driving long-term social and environmental impact.

Community-Centered

Empowering people through participation and inclusion.

Our Timeline

Our Journey

Foundation Established
Established
2023

Foundation Established

Susteno Foundation was incorporated under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. Headquartered in Pune, our journey began with a vision to drive sustainable development across India through innovation and community action.

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SDC Vidarbha Launch
Regional Hub
2023

SDC Vidarbha Launch

Established the Sustainable Development Centre (SDC) in the Vidarbha region, covering 11 districts. This regional hub became our base for implementing grassroots programmes in agriculture, education, and natural resource management.

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Community Programmes Launched
Programmes
2024

Community Programmes Launched

Rolled out comprehensive programmes in sustainable agriculture, education, entrepreneurship, skill development, and consultancy. Engaged over 300 community members across multiple districts through training and capacity building initiatives.

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Strategic Partnerships Forged
Alliances
2024

Strategic Partnerships Forged

Established collaborations with government agencies, academic institutions, and civil society organisations. These alliances amplified our reach and impact, enabling resource sharing and joint implementation of sustainable development projects.

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Expert Empanelment & Research
Research
2025

Expert Empanelment & Research

Empanelled a diverse panel of sector experts spanning agriculture, education, NRM, and policy. Initiated research publications and knowledge-sharing platforms to drive evidence-based decision-making in sustainable development.

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Scaling Impact & Volunteer Network
Growth
2025-26

Scaling Impact & Volunteer Network

Expanded our volunteer network to over 350 active members and trained 120+ interns. Launched new initiatives in climate action, women empowerment, and digital literacy, strengthening our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Our Purpose

Vision & Mission

Our Vision

What We Aspire To

To create a world where every community thrives through sustainable development, equitable access to resources, and empowered participation in shaping their future. We envision a society where innovation and tradition harmoniously coexist to build resilient, self-sufficient communities across India.

Holistic Development
Equitable Access
Innovation & Tradition
Our Mission

What We Do

To advance sustainable development by implementing innovative programmes in agriculture, education, natural resource management, and human development. We build capacities through training, research, and community action, empanelling sector experts and fostering partnerships to achieve the UN SDGs.

Capacity Building
Strategic Partnerships
SDG Alignment
Meet Our Experts

Leadership & Development Team

Dedicated professionals, researchers, trainers and community leaders working together to create sustainable impact across India.

Rajesh Kumar

Rajesh Kumar

Executive Director

Leading strategic initiatives and sustainable development programmes across multiple sectors.

Amit Sharma

Amit Sharma

Programme Director

Managing programme implementation, partnerships and impact-driven initiatives.

Dr. Priya Deshmukh

Dr. Priya Deshmukh

Research Director

Driving evidence-based research, innovation and policy development.

Anjali Patel

Anjali Patel

Head of Operations

Overseeing daily operations, logistics and field coordination across all programme locations.

Vikram Singh

Vikram Singh

Training Director

Designing and delivering capacity building programmes for communities and partner organisations.

Dr. Sneha Rao

Dr. Sneha Rao

Policy Advisor

Advising on sustainable development policy, research strategy and government liaison.

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Transparency

Governance & Legal

Registration

Company Information

CIN: U88900PN2023NPL219491

Date: 13 April 2023

Status: Active

Type: Section 8 Company

Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

We maintain full compliance with all statutory requirements under the Companies Act, 2013 and other applicable regulations.

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Accountability

Financial Transparency

Annual reports, audited financial statements, and impact assessments are published regularly for public access.

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